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BYD raises sales target for 2010

Green Cars News

With the New Year comes new hope and Chinese automaker BYD Auto is confident that this will be its most successful 12 months to date. The company has raised its sales targets for 2010 by 14 per cent thanks to the pending release of the all-electric e6 saloon car and the Chinese government’s green car friendly [.].

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When Will EVs Hit Primetime?

Revenge of the Electric Car

worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the. posted May 10, 2010 at 9:49 am EDT. Beijing and New york —. billion invested in 180 green-technology companies worldwide in the first quarter of 2010, according to a study by the Cleantech Group and Deloitte. Electric-car ventures made up nearly 40.

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Electric cars shine in Shanghai

Green Cars News

Unsurprisingly, Chinese manufacturer BYD Auto has three electric models on display - the F3DM, F6DM and the e6. Mercedes Benz also showcased its BlueZERO concept which can run on batteries or fuel cells; and BMW exhibited its Mini Cooper E, which is slated for mass production in 2010.

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BYD to make impact in USA

Green Cars News

Invited to attend by US billionaire Warren Buffet who invested in the company last year, BYD is set to demonstrate its F3DM or E6 model. Tags: Electric cars Green cars Latest news Berkshire Hathaway BYD Auto BYD F3DM Warren Buffet.

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Who is winning the green car race? Part II. The Green Piece

Green Cars News

In December last year, BYD began selling the world’s first mass-produced plug-in hybrid vehicle, the F3DM, which is slated to go on sale in Europe in 2010 with a 62mile all-electric range. The company hopes to begin selling the Fisker Karma in mid 2010 in Europe. Faye Sunderland.

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Clean Tech - GigaOM - Salon.com

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

BYD’s plug-in hybrid F3DM went on sale (for fleet operators) late last year, and it’s supposed to launch its first all-electric model — the E6 — in the second half of 2009. BYD plans to sell its electric E6 and a plug-in hybrid sedan in the U.S. and EU buyers.

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Why Warren Buffett is investing in electric car company BYD - Apr. 13, 2009

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

News | Markets | Technology | Personal Finance | Small Business | CNN.com RSS Newsletters Video Home Fortune 500 Technology Investing Management Rankings Warren Buffett takes charge Warren Buffett hasnt just seen the car of the future, hes sitting in the drivers seat. The E6 will hit the Chinese market later this year.

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